YCW JOB OPPORTUNITY: Interpreter and Archival / Curatorial Assistant

Caetani Centre, Vernon, BC

Term: May 16 – Sept 2, 2023

Salary: $16.50 per hour

The Caetani Centre is seeking to recruit a student through Young Canada Works for a summer placement as an Interpreter and Archival / Curatorial Assistant from May 16 - Sept 2, 2023. This full-time position (35 hours per week) is dependent on the Centre securing funding.

ABOUT THE CAETANI CENTRE: A 125+-year-old designated heritage site near the downtown core of Vernon, BC, the Caetani Centre houses artifacts, digital and video presentations, and displays focusing on the mysterious royal Italian Caetani family, their historic and artistic legacy in the North Okanagan, and their fascinating story of 1920s immigration to the region. The Centre encompasses a large 6,000 sq. foot heritage home/museum and is located on a 1.3-acre park-like property used for special events, festivals, programs, and fundraising. The property also features several studio outbuildings used by working artists and an 800 sq. ft. art gallery housing the permanent collection of Sveva Caetani’s Recapitulation Series. In addition, a regional, national, and international artist and writer-in-residence program is hosted in the house and is administered by the Centre.

ABOUT THE POSITION: The ideal candidate for the position will be curious, creative, outgoing, eager to learn, and willing to become an ambassador and storyteller (both in person and through our interpretive displays). The ideal candidate should additionally possess a keen interest in art, local histories, and the educational role of museums and cultural institutions.

The successful candidate will be part of our interpretive team, taking members of the public, school groups, and dignitaries through the museum while telling the story of the Caetani family and showing the various collections, artifacts, and artwork found within the facility. As such, the position requires a thorough understanding of the Caetani family story, for which training will be provided.

The Interpreter and Archival / Curatorial Assistant will be additionally expected to conduct research on various artifacts in our collection with the aim of assisting staff in the development of our exhibition’s interpretation for the public. The completion of an interpretive project intended to utilize modern technologies in audio or visual media will also be expected, with the assistance of staff. Some accessioning work may additionally be required when we receive donations of art or artifacts.

Opportunities for giving living history tours are available for interested candidates with performance experience.

Other duties include assistance with volunteer recruiting, fundraising, public relations, event management, and business administration. General light duties for venue and garden maintenance may be required.

ABOUT YOU: The ideal candidate will have strong writing skills, confidence in public speaking, an awareness of current social interests and issues, excellent communication skills, and high attention to detail.

An intermediate-level understanding of Microsoft Office, archival research methods, online resources, audio/visual media editing, documentation, and presentation technology, and website and graphic design, combined with a broad interest in the arts, culture, heritage, tourism, and community engagement would be an asset. Additional language competency would be beneficial but is not required.

Candidates should ideally be studying in the field of History, Museum Studies, Art History, Studio Art, Performing Arts, Archival Studies, or a related discipline, and should have a strong appreciation for the inherent value and importance of arts, culture, and heritage. The candidate MUST be a full-time student prior to and following the work term.

The Caetani Centre strives to be an equitable employer and strongly encourages members of groups under-represented in careers related to museums and cultural institutions to apply.

For more information, see our website at www.caetani.org

The successful candidate must register on the Young Canada Works site, meeting all of the following criteria:

• are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent status are not eligible);
• are legally entitled to work in Canada;
• are between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment;
• are willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment;
• will not have another full-time job (over 30 hours a week) during the Young Canada Works (YCW) work assignment;
• have been a full-time high school, college, CEGEP or university student (as defined by their educational institution) in the semester preceding the YCW work assignment; and
• intend to return to full-time studies in the semester following the YCW work assignment.

Please send your resume, cover letter, and references to programs@caetani.org with the subject YCW Interpreter Archival Curatorial Assistant Application by April 21, 2023.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants will also need to register and apply for the position through the Young Canada Works website upon funding approval:

https://young-canada-works.canada.ca/Account/Login

Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

Characteristics of City/Region:

The Caetani Centre is located near downtown Vernon, BC, at the northern end of the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia. A popular year-round destination for tourists and vacationers, Vernon offers extensive winter and summer activities including skiing, biking, lake and wilderness activities, wine tasting, farm markets, and a vibrant cultural community.

Cultural & Heritage tourism has been a focus of development for the region for the past several years. The City of Vernon has a population of approx. 45,000 and there are approximately 85,000 people in the North Okanagan region.

For more information please see: www.greatervernon.com or www.vernontourism.com

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 16 weeks

Salary: $16.50 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent status are not eligible);

are legally entitled to work in Canada;
are between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment;
are willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment;
will not have another full-time job (over 30 hours a week) during the Young Canada Works (YCW) work assignment;
have been a full-time high school, college, CEGEP or university student (as defined by their educational institution) in the semester preceding the YCW work assignment; and
intend to return to full-time studies in the semester following the YCW work assignment.

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-04-21
Expected start date: 2023-05-16

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